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Mission Stories

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by Shawn Record

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59 episodes
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Podcast Overview

<p>Get insights on having a powerful and successful full-time LDS mission. This podcast shares inspiring stories and practical principles for embracing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, overcoming challenges, and building a strong foundation for lifelong discipleship. Faith-promoting stories and lessons from real full-time LDS mission experiences to inspire and teach. Based on The Mission Prep Series by Shawn Record.</p>

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6/8/2025

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Recent Episodes

Episode thumbnail for By Study and Also By Faith: The Scientist’s Path to Conversion – Elder Nick Smithson

June 24, 2026

By Study and Also By Faith: The Scientist’s Path to Conversion – Elder Nick Smithson

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mission Stories, Shawn sits down with Nick Smithson, who recently returned from serving in the Argentina Buenos Aires South Mission. Nick’s journey is a profound masterclass in moving from a state of hesitation and "cognitive-only" belief to a life governed by clear, personal revelation and intentional action. The conversation explores how a young man facing significant personal and family challenges learned to "seek learning even by study and also by faith...

Episode thumbnail for Waking Up the Sleepers: From Casual Belief to Consecrated Disciple in Mexico - Sister Lauren Allred

June 17, 2026

Waking Up the Sleepers: From Casual Belief to Consecrated Disciple in Mexico - Sister Lauren Allred

Send us Fan Mail Sister Lauren Allred recently returned from serving in Puebla, Mexico, carrying a fire that only comes from a deep, personal encounter with the Savior. In this episode, Shawn and Lauren explore the transition from being a "good kid" who simply "tows the line" to becoming a consecrated disciple who understands that repentance is the greatest gift available to every child of God. Waking Up the Sleepers Lauren shares the "marvelous work and a wonder" she witnessed through the st...

Episode thumbnail for "Just Do It": Swallowing Pride in the Manchester England Rain – Elder Brady Hoggan

June 10, 2026

"Just Do It": Swallowing Pride in the Manchester England Rain – Elder Brady Hoggan

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Mission Stories, Shawn welcomes Brady Hoggan, who recently returned from serving in the England Manchester Mission (2024–2026). The conversation explores the vital transition from possessing a "head knowledge" of the gospel to achieving a deep, internalized conversion through action. Brady illustrates through his experiences that while a primary-level understanding is a start, true testimony is only forged when one chooses to act on the principles of faith,...

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What is Mission Stories?
<p>Get insights on having a powerful and successful full-time LDS mission. This podcast shares inspiring stories and practical principles for embracing this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, overcoming challenges, and building a strong foundation for lifelong discipleship. Faith-promoting stories and lessons from real full-time LDS mission experiences to inspire and teach. Based on The Mission Prep Series by Shawn Record.</p>
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